Stafford
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Stafford is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 28,617 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manahawkin, 1.6 miles SE.
- 28,617residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 46.1 sq miland area · 119.4 km²
- 621 / sq mipopulation density
- 08050main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Stafford
Stafford Township is a township situated on the Jersey Shore in southern Ocean County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 28,617, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,082 (+7.8%) from the 26,535 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,003 (+17.8%) from the 22,532 counted in the 2000 census.
Stafford Township is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island, with Route 72 providing the sole road access to the island, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Barnegat Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge (formally known as the Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge). The Garden State Parkway and U.S. Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72.
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Living in Stafford
- Median household income
- $117,612
- Median home value
- $426,200
- Median rent
- $1,800/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Stafford had 28,617 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,617 |
|---|---|
| Density | 621 per sq mi (240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stafford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 28,617 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.11 sq mi (119.4 km²) |
| Water area | 8.59 sq mi (22.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7057° N, 74.2643° W |
| ZIP codes | 08050, 08005, 08092 |
| Official website | twp.stafford.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402970320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stafford
- Manahawkin1.6 mi SE
- Ocean Acres2.7 mi N
- Beach Haven West2.8 mi SE
- Eagleswood4.2 mi S
- Barnegat4.3 mi N
- Surf City5.7 mi SE
- Ship Bottom6.0 mi SE
- Little Egg Harbor6.2 mi SW
- Ocean6.3 mi NE
- Harvey Cedars6.5 mi E
- Waretown6.9 mi NE
- Long Beach7.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Stafford
What county is Stafford in?
Stafford is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Stafford, NJ?
28,617 people lived in Stafford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stafford, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08050. Other ZIP codes: 08005, 08092.
What is the elevation of Stafford?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stafford?
Manahawkin (1.6 mi), Ocean Acres (2.7 mi), Beach Haven West (2.8 mi), Eagleswood (4.2 mi), Barnegat (4.3 mi).
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